Vinyl Rain Boot Upper from China
Flexible PVC vinyl upper for children's rain boots, injection-molded with plastic body and tiny textile trim accents (<50% area). Fully plastics per Chapter Note 3. Assembled minus outer sole.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use CAD surface area calculations for PVC vs. trim verification
• Label as 'footwear upper parts' distinctly from finished boots